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So I go to "download All Headers" and get the following:ERROR NEWS SERVER ERROR: news.usenetserver.com SendCommand - Failed: 500 max connect time exceeded

Newsbin should just ride through that error, reconnect then download headers where it left off. This error is pretty normal for metered accounts.

and it's obviously Usenetserver has abandoned the older parts of the database.

I get 3000 days from them. Then again, I don't typically download anything that gets removed from the server.

It appears you want our help finding copyright files - this support ticket is closed.IT was service like that which prompted my move from Newshosting.

Even with us you have to pretty generic. You can't mention specific downloads in the forum for example.

Sounds to me like you're running into files that have been removed due to the copyright holders asking Usenetserver to remove them. The only way to avoid the DMCA with any US server is to use a foreign server like EWEKA which doesn't have to comply with the DMCA.

Usenetserver is all I use and I'm happy with them. At some level, I'm thinking you're expecting more than they can legally provide. It that's the case using some other news server is probably a good idea.

That error stops my header download "dead", even using the latest beta.Not knowing if I can name the group of not, it's not one of the tiny ones.I start with headers at around the august of 2008, and it does near the end of the 2010 year's worth.

when They ask why I want to download all the file headers, I show them their search engine nzb for an "open source" file And the nzb for the same file from a private indexer.The file is complete from the private indexer, only half there from Usentserver.They want o know which groups I'm interested in and I list 6-8.

So then they say - let's do this on a file by file case.For an example I show them their nzb from 2800 days back,And the same file from that same private indexer.again, the private indexer nzb is complete & Usenetservers is only half there.At this point they close the ticket - broadly hinting that I'm downloading something I shouldn't.But its them that asked for the examples.

The files haven't been removed. they are complete - if you use the right search tool.If they had been removed, their own search tool wouldn't find half of the file would it?

I guess that's about all I can say, other than I'm not thrilled with their "brush off"

I often see similar behavior with Easynews. Fortunately, in many, but not all cases the file(s) are missing from their nntp servers, but not their http servers.

It's my understanding that Usenetserver uses the same nntp and http servers as Easynews. Have you tried searching for the files using the Global Search of the http servers which is provided by Usenetserver?

And just for the sake of curiosity, Quade said (If I understood him correctly) Newsbin should run through that weird error. But so far, I restarted it from where it left off - 4 times. (That's with both the current beta, and also the previous one). Would sure be nice, (not blaming Newsbin here) to set something up to run, & go to bed and have a significant portion completed while you sleep.

Newsbin downloads headers in blocks. As long as it can get at least one block downloaded before the error, it can chip away at the group. The question might how long can a connection live before that error occurs? I wonder if the issue is that your download speed is slow so each block takes a long time? Time enough to cause this error?

Quade wrote:Newsbin downloads headers in blocks. As long as it can get at least one block downloaded before the error, it can chip away at the group. The question might how long can a connection live before that error occurs? I wonder if the issue is that your download speed is slow so each block takes a long time? Time enough to cause this error?

I just heard back from someone new (to me) at usenetserver support.I showed him 2 errors (here's a sample rather than post a gazillion all the same)

Zach replied:Hello,This error is generated due to an internal issue on your local network. The software attempting to initiate a connection to the server decided to abort further attempts because there is essentially a backlog (traffic jam) of information trying to leave your computer.This can be caused by stuck or hung processes that are/were still trying to communicate with the outside world. There are many possible reasons for this since the hang-up can be anywhere in your home including your Modem, Router or Computer.The recommended troubleshooting for this is to do the following in this order, moving on to the next suggestion up until things start working again:• Verify that you have working internet connectivity• Close your newsreader for 2 minutes and attempt to reconnect• Temporarily disable ALL firewalls and attempt to reconnect• Reboot your computer and attempt to reconnect• Shut down your newsreader, power-cycle your Router, and then attempt to connect again.• Shut down your newsreader, power-cycle your Modem, and attempt to connect again.You can also try the following:1. Run the Command prompt as administrator by right-clicking on it to get that option (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt)2. Type in the following, and then hit enter:netsh int ip reset3. You should get back something that says “Resetting Global, OK! Resetting Interface, OK! Restart the computer to complete this action.”4. Close the black command prompt window and restart the computer.This will reset all your IP settings and should allow you to connect.

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It's just after 10:00 pm, and I thought it is a good time to do a complete malware scan.In the morning I will start trying the suggestions from Zach.

After the email from Zach @ Uenetserver, I thought - When was the last time I scanned my system?Turned out it was way to long, like the better part of a year. Too much complacency in my office.I scanned with SuperAntiSpyware, It removed tons of junk.Rebooted & scanned again, more junk.rebooted & scanned again and it came up clean.I double checked with Avast (free) and for the next 15-20 minutes my system is clean.

Thank you Quade for your patience, If it's possible, can I change the Post "Title"?